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SIR West Bengal: Most Form 7 requests lead to deletions; Form 6 additions remain low
Election Commission data shows that 89.56% of Form 7 requests resulted in deletions, while 20.73% of Form 6 applications resulted in additions. Separately, voters challenging their removal face pending tribunal appeals and reported problems with notices, documents and access to orders.
Over 16 lakh Indians renounced citizenship since 2011, 2.5 lakh in 2022 alone: GoI
While canvassing for India as the ‘mother of democracy’ the union government is forced to admit that large sections of middle to high net worth Indians seeking fortunes abroad
A total of 6,775 URLs blocked by the IT Ministry in the year 2022
In the ongoing session of the parliament, the govt. provided that new IT rules, 2021 were introduced, 3 Grievance Appellate Committees formulated to regulate social media.
Seattle introduces anti-discrimination legislation
The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), today commended the Seattle City Council for introducing a law banning caste discrimination.
Jammu and Kashmir on Edge as Fear of ‘Eviction’ Haunts Residents
The J&K administration's demolition directive triggered a row, with many terming it a draconian move that would render lakhs of people homeless.
Questions on Collegium haunt Budget Session; 18 names with SC for reconsideration
Kiren Rijiju, the Union Law Minister, has locked heads with the SC Collegium, sent back proposals, made attacking statements and suggested an overhaul in the judgesappointment system, repeatedly at public events
Bangladesh: Unidentified persons vandalize 12 temples
The Hindu community maintains that no such attack has ever taken place in the region
Tribal Atrocity: Data shows increase in the number of cases registered, decrease in cases dealt by the NCST over the years
Details provided by the Tribal affairs in the ongoing session of Parliament depict the worrisome state of justice deliverance to tribals
Disturbing images emerge from Srinagar as people protest the ongoing demolition drive
Locals alleged they were given no notice, homes demolished despite documents of ownership
Families protest arrests as questions mount on child marriage crackdown in Assam
Suicide triggered by the crackdown highlights widespread fears in the state
University professor, outspoken critic of the Taliban’s ban on education for women and girls arrested in Kabul: Afghanistan
Prof Ismail Mashal was detained on Thursday February 2, while handing out free books.
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